'ongoing': when something isn't finished and will continue for some time; in progress: when a task is underway and will finish in the near future
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than vs then
Than is used for comparisons: Posey runs faster than Chester. Then is used to indicate time or sequence: Posey took off running, and then Chester came along.
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reproduce vs. breed
'breed' is only used to talk about animals
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hand-made vs. man-made
hand-made is manufactured by hand; manmade is created by a human
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Inquiry vs enquiry
Inquiry and enquiry both mean โa request for information.โ Inquiry is the standard American English spelling. Enquiry is the British spelling.
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effect vs affect
Affect is usually a verb: Chesterโs humming affected Poseyโs ability to concentrate. Effect is usually a noun: Chester was sorry for the effect his humming had.
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eraser
Reset score!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
Give points!
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copy vs. replicate
'copy' is more general; 'replicate' is more formal and is normally used in scientific and technical contexts
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from the beginning vs. from scratch
'From the beginning' refers to states and processes; 'from scratch' refers to products and other tangible results
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banana
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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lifesaver
Give 10 points!
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complement vs compliment
A complement is something that completes something else. Compliment is a nice thing to say.
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breath vs breathe
Breath is a noun; itโs the air that goes in and out of your lungs: Chester held his breath while Posey skateboarded down the stairs. Breathe is a verb.
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who's vs whose
Whoโs is a contraction of โwho isโ: Whoโs calling Chester at this hour? Whose is a possessive pronoun that means โbelonging to [someone]โ.
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star
Double points!
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rocket
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baam
Lose 20 points!
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stationary vs. stationery
stationary refers to lack of movement / stationery is office supplies